listy Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 (edited) Right then. Quite simple for the gurus out there I think. Will a 9.5j wheel with a +35 offset fit nicely in the stock rear arches? The reason I ask, is because this is what my rear wheels are, (i was advised that they were the correct offset and width for stock rear arches) yet I needed spacers to get them into the correct position. (They were well inside the arch without the spacers, they looked lost) I know now that the rear arches have been rolled, and previously there were 10.5j 19" rims on there, which fitted perfectly (unsure on offset though). So, what I'm wondering, is how much wider are the arches (if they are) if I need 25mm spacers, to fit a 9.5j, +35 offset wheel correctly? Or was I just advised wrong on the offsets? I know Littlers 10j +35 offset wheels fit snug in the stock arches, which would mean I should have only needed 15mm spacers in theory? But 15mm just wouldn't have been enough. Edit: added BOLDNESS as people seem unable to read past the second line Edited January 16, 2013 by listy (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Basically you are currently running et10 so the same amount as poke as littler 9.5J et35 + 25mm spacer = ET10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 As long as your not on coilovers which are slammed you should be fine mate. I'm running 9.5J ET30 on stock arches no issue:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 So say if you have coilovers, what offset should one go with? - - - Updated - - - So say if you have coilovers, what offset should one go with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 As long as your not on coilovers which are slammed you should be fine mate. I'm running 9.5J ET30 on stock arches no issue:) [ATTACH]162963[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]162964[/ATTACH] It's not Clearance I'm worried about, that's fine. Was simply wondering if due to the roll on the arches, how far it had pushed them out. What does the **j refer to anyway? Obviously I know it's the width of the wheel, but is there a **j = **mm/inches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 You would still get away with ET30, but you would need the arches to be rolled/cut out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 So say if you have coilovers, what offset should one go with? - - - Updated - - - So say if you have coilovers, what offset should one go with? Depends on how low it is really. As josh said, you will only run into problems if its really low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I run 11j on my stock arches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Depends on how low it is really. As josh said, you will only run into problems if its really low. Offsets are a simple thing to understand but it really does confuse the hell out of me when trying to decide a wheel size etc!! I want a set of HSD coilover's fitted with maybe 10.5'' at the rear and 9.5'' at the front. Or 9.5'' at the rear and 8.5'' at the front. I have no clue what offests to go with and whether I would need spacers? I've always bought a car with a nice set of wheels already fitted so I've never needed to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Ok, can people read the full first post before posting? I'm trying to find out how far out my arches have been pushed by the roll, or if they are still stock width. That's it. The only reason I mentioned offsets and widths and spacers size, is those are the only things I can think of that would help with the maths. I know that you can fit wider wheels on with the correct offset. I know my wheels fit (funnily enough, they are on the car ) All I'm looking for is a simple "your arches are still stock width" or "they are around **mm wider than stock". Simples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Offsets are a simple thing to understand but it really does confuse the hell out of me when trying to decide a wheel size etc!! I want a set of HSD coilover's fitted with maybe 10.5'' at the rear and 9.5'' at the front. Or 9.5'' at the rear and 8.5'' at the front. I have no clue what offests to go with and whether I would need spacers? I've always bought a car with a nice set of wheels already fitted so I've never needed to change. 10j +35 offset 18" fit stock rear arches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Ok, can people read the full first post before posting? I'm trying to find out how far out my arches have been pushed by the roll, or if they are still stock width. That's it. The only reason I mentioned offsets and widths and spacers size, is those are the only things I can think of that would help with the maths. I know that you can fit wider wheels on with the correct offset. I know my wheels fit (funnily enough, they are on the car ) All I'm looking for is a simple "your arches are still stock width" or "they are around **mm wider than stock". Simples Sorry to have hijacked your thread a bit Listy... 10j +35 offset 18" fit stock rear arches Ok, thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Not just you mate. I think people just read the offsets and widths and presumed it was a "will they fit" thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Not just you mate. I think people just read the offsets and widths and presumed it was a "will they fit" thread Yeah probably Ok, the answer to your original question is...I have no idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I'm running 9.5 ET35 on the rear. With bend in borders, no need to roll the stock arches. It will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I know Littlers 10j +35 offset wheels fit snug in the stock arches, which would mean I should have only needed 15mm spacers in theory? But 15mm just wouldn't have been enough. Nice to see I'm being used as a point of reference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 I'm running 9.5 ET35 on the rear. With bend in borders, no need to roll the stock arches. It will be fine. Again, I'm not wondering if they will fit The arches were rolled previously to fit 19" 10.5j wheels (unknown offset) Whether they will fit or not is not the question. My point is, I needed 25mm spacers to make them fill the arches. Are my arches wider than stock due to the roll, or not? - - - Updated - - - Nice to see I'm being used as a point of reference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 rite, an 18 wheel thats 9.5j with a275/35/18 and +35 should sit rite in the arch. thats how i ran on stock arches and the arch would sit5mmish further out than the wheel , how much further from the face of ther wheel does the arch sit? if they look lost id say it been streached alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 (edited) With the spacers (25mm) the rim sits inline with the arch. (255 tyres so the top of the tyre sits around 5mm inside the arch) Glad someone finally read the whole first post Craig This is how they sit with the spacers on. Edited January 16, 2013 by listy (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 255 is too narrow for a 9.5 on the rear imho, id say if ive read that rite your arch has been streached 15-20mm then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 255 is the recommended size for a 9.5 rim, with 275 being recommended max width. Or so I was told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 255 will be min width . 265/275 is ideal . 285 is my preferance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 255 is too narrow for a 9.5 on the rear imho, id say if ive read that rite your arch has been streached 15-20mm then So the rear is wider than stock then. That's what I wanted to know, cheers Craig. Should of just text you lol Hopefully someone else can confirm this. (Waiting for Dr Dnk's input too lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 255 will be min width . 265/275 is ideal . 285 is my preferance Cool. Come the warmer weather (if we get any lol) 275s will be going on anyway, as I have them in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I run a 255 on a 10" with ET20 and the wheel sits a little out. I need arch work to go lower though. And by my calculation with a 10" rim you can have an offset of et17 and be fine. with a 10.5" rim ET23 with 11" rim ET29 With 11.5" ET35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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